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Govt formulating National Retail Trade policy to make sector more conducive

The policy aims to create conducive environment for retail trade including by simplifying rules and regulations

Par panel recommends creation of market intelligence cell for MSMEs

The panel also proposed multiple registrations with several government agencies for various purposes should be done away with for MSMEs

Parliament: Why govt has no record on farmer income, who will own LIC

Finance Minister said that listing of LIC will give opportunity for retail investors to participate in the creation of wealth

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Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha shortly shouted slogans against the government accusing it of failing its duty.

The assistance an MP used to get on Bills was laughable: M R Madhavan

M R Madhavan left a finance and investment banking career to set up PRS Legislative Research that looks at governance and the functioning of parliamentary institutions

Govt mulls revival package for tea companies, may include one-time grant

Besides, a relaxation of 1-1.5 years can also be given to the plantation companies to enforce the Labour Code once passed by the Parliament

Pomp and show of India's political leaders are no less than that of Mughals

Former Lok Sabha secretary general Kashyap said the new buildings would further widen the gulf between the rich and the poor.

No information on group called 'tukde tukde gang': Govt tells Parliament

Two Congress members had asked the government if an organisation called the 'tukde gang' has been identified.

Parliament highlights: Oppn attacks BJP, says it wants to erase reservation

Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha on Monday demanded that the government file a review petition in the Supreme Court over its ruling on reservation in jobs and promotions for SC/STs

BSNL, Air India and MTNL highest loss-making PSUs in FY19: Survey

ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation and NTPC were the top three profitable PSUs in 2018-19

Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned after scuffle between BJP and Cong MPs

The Parliament's Budget session, which began on January 31 will end on April 3. Catch LIVE updates on Lok Sahba, Rajya Sabha sessions

SC asks Parliament to rethink power of Speaker in lawmaker disqualification

The apex court said Parliament should rethink whether the Speaker should decide such disqualification pleas keeping in mind the fact that he also belongs to a particular political party.

New PM house, PMO & Parliament before 2024; ministries along central vista

All central ministries to be accommodated alongside central vista

Budget session of Parliament from Jan 31, likely to continue till April

The budget session generally has a break of about a month during which the department related standing committees discusses the demand for grants

SC's Finance Bill order will help curb abuse of Money Bill route: Ramesh

New rules were framed for appointments in 19 judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals in the Finance Bill which was introduced in the Parliament as a Money Bill.

Letter to BS: Why citizens' inclusion in CAA discussions is the way forward

It is important that the legislative process in our country be more transparent

Year in Review: 11 crucial Bills passed by Indian Parliament in 2019

From Citizenship (Amendment) Bill to J&K Reorganisation Bill and Triple Talaq Bill, here are the most crucial Bills passed by Parliament in 2019

Indian Railways may rationalise fare, cut freight rates to boost economy

In September, the railways had announced several incentives to boost freight traffic

US, India announce annual Parliamentary exchange to discuss strategy

The Parliamentary Exchange was announced as part of the final joint statement of the US-India 2+2 meeting.

Speakers should take time-bound impartial decision on defections: Om Birla

Birla said a committee of speakers of legislatures has also been formed to evaluate the provisions of the anti-defection law, which will soon submit its report